Sulawesi Indonesia Travel Guide
Sulawesi with its Beauty
The world of Island
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
(Lao Tzu)
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
(Lao Tzu)
South Sulawesi Province
Makassar
Makassar is a capital city of South Sulawesi Province. In former time, it was called Ujung Pandang. Nowadays, it has biggest economic center in the region of eastern Indonesia and offers historical site, such as Fort Rotterdam and Paotere Traditional Harbor. culinary foods.
Bira
Bira has a long story about traditional boat building and nation of sailors. For centuries until now, the Bugisnes people build unique boats on the beach with traditional method without blueprints. There is also a fascinating white sandy beach with clear water. Here, you can swim, sunbathe and enjoy the sunset.
Sengkang
Sengkang is an area of Bugis with the interesting landscape around the Tempe Lake, floating homes, activities of the local people, and silk weaving.
Toraja
Toraja is a mountainous region that lies to the north of Makassar. Toraja has an elaborate funeral ritual. This takes a few days, hundreds guests will come, many buffaloes and pigs are slaughtered. Toraja has also lovely landscape with fertile rice terraces, unique rock tombs with their wooden statues (called tau-tau), artful carvings and the horns of sacrificed buffalo which adorn the traditional houses of the Toraja. Small walks are on offer to make soft trekking, seeing activities of local people and enjoy the nature.
Makassar is a capital city of South Sulawesi Province. In former time, it was called Ujung Pandang. Nowadays, it has biggest economic center in the region of eastern Indonesia and offers historical site, such as Fort Rotterdam and Paotere Traditional Harbor. culinary foods.
Bira
Bira has a long story about traditional boat building and nation of sailors. For centuries until now, the Bugisnes people build unique boats on the beach with traditional method without blueprints. There is also a fascinating white sandy beach with clear water. Here, you can swim, sunbathe and enjoy the sunset.
Sengkang
Sengkang is an area of Bugis with the interesting landscape around the Tempe Lake, floating homes, activities of the local people, and silk weaving.
Toraja
Toraja is a mountainous region that lies to the north of Makassar. Toraja has an elaborate funeral ritual. This takes a few days, hundreds guests will come, many buffaloes and pigs are slaughtered. Toraja has also lovely landscape with fertile rice terraces, unique rock tombs with their wooden statues (called tau-tau), artful carvings and the horns of sacrificed buffalo which adorn the traditional houses of the Toraja. Small walks are on offer to make soft trekking, seeing activities of local people and enjoy the nature.
Central Sulawesi Province
Here are the tourist sites that you must write on your own bucket list.
Here are the tourist sites that you must write on your own bucket list.
1. Togian Island
In the vicinity of the Togian, there are a few beautiful and unusual small islands and villages which make you fascinated and stay definitely a little bit longer without feeling boring. They are Kadidiri Island, Katupat Village, Malenge Island, Papan Island and Una-Una Island.
They include hidden islands and are located far from the bustle of the city and activities of the people. There are many marine species, natural coral reefs, white sand at the Uninhabited Karina Beach and the best spot for diving, snorkeling and endless relaxation.
They include hidden islands and are located far from the bustle of the city and activities of the people. There are many marine species, natural coral reefs, white sand at the Uninhabited Karina Beach and the best spot for diving, snorkeling and endless relaxation.
2. Tentena
Become the capital city of Poso Regency and as a stopping place for travelers who will continue their trip to Ampana on the next day.
Around the town of Tentena, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Lake Poso which is surrounded by rain forests with views of the mountains, Saluopa waterfalls and Palindo Arca Megalithic at Bada Valley.
Around the town of Tentena, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Lake Poso which is surrounded by rain forests with views of the mountains, Saluopa waterfalls and Palindo Arca Megalithic at Bada Valley.
North Sulawesi Province
The province inhabited by dominants of Minahasa ethnic group, you will explore it with various options, namely:
The province inhabited by dominants of Minahasa ethnic group, you will explore it with various options, namely:
1. Bunaken and Siladen
Both of them are located in the same teritory and become prestigious spot for snorkeling and diving and supported by various comfortable Bungalows and view of Manado Tua Volcano. It's easy to get there from Manado Harbour.
2. Tomohon
The distance from provincial capital of Manado is 23 km and offers three kinds of mountain: Lokon, Mahawu and Masarang. Visiting the Extreme Traditional Market where the locals sell and buy various kinds of animals and the beauty from colored lake of Linow.
The distance from provincial capital of Manado is 23 km and offers three kinds of mountain: Lokon, Mahawu and Masarang. Visiting the Extreme Traditional Market where the locals sell and buy various kinds of animals and the beauty from colored lake of Linow.
3. Tangkoko National Park
Tangkoko National Park is located in the mountain Dua Saudara with the variety of unique wildlife, like Macca nigra and Tarsius Spectrum. For lovers of unique wildlife, these Parks is a right choice.
Tangkoko National Park is located in the mountain Dua Saudara with the variety of unique wildlife, like Macca nigra and Tarsius Spectrum. For lovers of unique wildlife, these Parks is a right choice.
So, Sulawesi is always waiting for your visit and you will create unforgettable memories.